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ADHD and Marriage
Learn to thrive in your relationship
Welcome to "ADHD & Marriage"
Helping adults thrive in relationships impacted by ADHD
Melissa Orlov and Dr. Ned Hallowell blog about marriage when one or both spouses has ADHD. What is it like? What are common themes in marriages with ADHD? What strategies can be used to improve these relationships? How can struggling couples get their marriages back on track so both partners can thrive?
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What does it take for couples to move beyond ADHD and negative responses to ADHD? Our blogs help you find out. With a balanced, respectful approach, we provide the information, ideas and inspiration both partners need.
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Recent blog posts
A struggling couple asks what ADHD has to do with one man's quick rages. His partner writes 'He can be a lovely person but it doesn't take much to make him snap , in particular with me.' Alcohol makes it worse. Melissa explores what could be going on, how it's related to ADHD, and how to respond.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one ingredient in hemp and marijuana. Should it be used as a treatment for ADHD?
You think you probably have ADHD. What do you do next?
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Living with ADHD can be tough, whether you have it, or are married to it. Share your questions, your confusion, your pain, and your experiences with others who face the same sorts of issues you do. You are not alone!
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Recent forum posts (all topics)
- whats the payoff by: Incoming 1 day ago
- What being a Non has taught me by: Brindle 2 days ago
- Is there ANY way of making an untreated ADHD Spouse understand THEY choose this hell by: Cherelle731 1 week ago
- Calling them on lies by: Libby 1 week ago
- really zero listening--I may as well talk to the wall by: dvance 1 week ago
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- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
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- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- 4 Tips for Bringing Up Problems to an ADHD Partner without ‘Parenting’
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- The Care and Feeding of a Non-ADD Spouse
- What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and How Does it Relate to ADHD?
- Best Holiday Gift EVER - Better Sleep!
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- My Partner is a Great Guy, but Gets Really Angry Fast
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Think You Have ADHD? 5 Steps to Changing Your Life
- CBD and ADHD?
- The Care and Feeding of a Non-ADD Spouse
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- 9 Reasons Porn Hurts
- 4 Tips for Bringing Up Problems to an ADHD Partner without ‘Parenting’
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- My Partner is a Great Guy, but Gets Really Angry Fast
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- Think You Have ADHD? 5 Steps to Changing Your Life
- CBD and ADHD?
- 4 Tips for Bringing Up Problems to an ADHD Partner without ‘Parenting’
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- The Care and Feeding of a Non-ADD Spouse
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and How Does it Relate to ADHD?
- 4 Tips for Bringing Up Problems to an ADHD Partner without ‘Parenting’
- How Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Impacts Non-ADHD Partners
- The Care and Feeding of a Non-ADD Spouse
- Hardships of an ADHD Partner
Popular forum topics in the last ...
- whats the payoff
- What being a Non has taught me
- Could use some advice
- really zero listening--I may as well talk to the wall
- Is there ANY way of making an untreated ADHD Spouse understand THEY choose this hell
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- Calling them on lies
- Just can't stand him sometimes
- Mission Impossible?
- What being a Non has taught me
- Is there ANY way of making an untreated ADHD Spouse understand THEY choose this hell
- really zero listening--I may as well talk to the wall
- Could use some advice
- whats the payoff
- Calling them on lies
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- Anyone out there who might help me?!
- Mission Impossible?
- Butter
- ADHD Therapist Best Practices
- ADHD spouses.Their parents and upbringing, how was it?
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- really zero listening--I may as well talk to the wall
- Could use some advice
- Choices...
- It's the Chaos
- Several barriers to communication: ADHD, CAPD, language
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- My wife hates me. I feel hopeless and depressed. I don't know what to do...
- Letter to my husband: I have reached the end.
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
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